Overview

The new Mazda5 will be offered in three different trim levels: base Sport, mid-level Touring and top-grade Grand Touring. No matter the model, it comes with a 157-horsepower, 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. The Sport is available with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 5-speed automatic transmission. All other trims get an automatic only. The steering and suspension of the Mazda5 is very carlike--based on the Mazda3 small-car family--so it handles much better than most people-movers and utility vehicles. That's thanks in part to Mazda's electric hydraulic steering system, which uses a hydraulic setup combined with an electric p...Read More